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House Passes Crowdfunding Bill: FAQ’s for Entrepreneurs

Scott Edward Walker

No, startups are currently prohibited from selling stock or other securities via crowdfunding sites or social networking sites (such as Twitter or Facebook); they may, however, accept donations. There will also be administrative issues relating to voting and stock transfer issues. May Startups Raise Funds via Crowdfunding?

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A Startup Knows It Needs a Lawyer When:

ithacaVC

Lawyer time required (including vesting agreements for founders): 3 to 6 hours. 2. You need (or think you need) a stock option plan: granting stock options (and other forms of equity compensation to employees like restricted stock) should be done under a written equity incentive plan.